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title: "Celtic: Fans beg the club to sign Fraser Forster permanently after John Kennedy transfer hint"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-fans-beg-the-club-to-sign-fraser-forster-permanently-after-john-kennedy-transfer-hint/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Liam Togher"
section: "SPFL News"
published: "2020-02-26T17:20:18Z"
modified: "2020-02-26T17:20:18Z"
---

# Celtic: Fans beg the club to sign Fraser Forster permanently after John Kennedy transfer hint

**A number of Celtic fans have called on the club to secure a permanent deal for Fraser Forster after assistant manager John Kennedy told the [Sunday Post](https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/celtic-hope-to-snap-up-fraser-forster-in-permanent-deal-this-summer/) that the Hoops would be open to signing the on-loan goalkeeper permanently.**

In quotes that were shared by [@celticbible](https://twitter.com/celticbible/status/1232393244627087360) on Twitter, [Kennedy said](https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/celtic-hope-to-snap-up-fraser-forster-in-permanent-deal-this-summer/): “If there is a deal to be done, the club can produce something and a deal between Southampton and Fraser is possible, then I’m pretty sure we would try to do it. If Fraser became available we would want him.”

https://twitter.com/celticbible/status/1232393244627087360

Last Saturday, [The Athletic](https://theathletic.co.uk/checkout/?plan_id=45&pc=acq40uk&source=googleuksearchads&ad_id=394570647773&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9Nb1wv_k5wIViK3tCh0z6wqNEAAYASAAEgLnzfD_BwE) reported \[via [Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/fraser-forsters-fresh-celtic-transfer-21575841)\] that Forster, who is [on loan from Southampton](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49433217), is willing to take a pay cut in order to extend his stay with Celtic beyond the end of this season, at which point he is due to return to the English Premier League outfit.

The 31-year-old has been a key presence for Neil Lennon’s team in 2019/20, coming up with vital penalty saves in [last week’s draw at Copenhagen](https://www.skysports.com/football/fc-cophagen-vs-celtic/421740) and in the [Betfred Cup final win over Rangers](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/08/rangers-vs-celtic-scottish-league-cup-final-live-score-latest/), as well as producing a [stunning injury-time save](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fraser-forsters-miracle-expired-time-20720739) in the home win over Lazio in October. He has kept [15 clean sheets in 35 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fraser-forster/leistungsdaten/spieler/52570) this term and conceded just [23 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fraser-forster/leistungsdaten/spieler/52570).

Following the update from Kennedy, these Celtic fans on Twitter have begged for the club to secure a permanent deal for Forster, with one stating that the onus is on chief executive Peter Lawwell to make it happen:

> Break the bank for him
>
> — Barry Nixon (@barrynixon1980) [February 25, 2020](https://twitter.com/barrynixon1980/status/1232408054748065793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Over to you Peter
>
> — John Haggarty (@john\_haggarty) [February 25, 2020](https://twitter.com/john_haggarty/status/1232407564777857024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Has to be top of the list. Been exceptional from day 1. Makes all the difference in big games.
>
> — Glasgow Celtic (@celticrconne203) [February 25, 2020](https://twitter.com/celticrconne203/status/1232395857460449282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Make him available. No excuses, pay the going rate.
>
> — Paul McQueen (@queenmachine67) [February 25, 2020](https://twitter.com/queenmachine67/status/1232412668440522752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Make it happen Celtic!
>
> — RP1888 (@Rp18881) [February 25, 2020](https://twitter.com/Rp18881/status/1232403230526668800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Sign him asap
>
> — Mark Cook (@MarkCook1888) [February 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/MarkCook1888/status/1232457975165440000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Get it done
>
> — Flat White for Dave (@DaleMarsters) [February 25, 2020](https://twitter.com/DaleMarsters/status/1232395343586832389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Whatever they want pay it!!! [pic.twitter.com/iQRGgaXIog](https://t.co/iQRGgaXIog)
>
> — CMcG (@ColmMcG1987) [February 25, 2020](https://twitter.com/ColmMcG1987/status/1232447311873105920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***How big a coup would it be for Celtic if they can sign Forster permanently? Just how impressive has he been during his loan spell this season? Comment below with your views!***